Hyperaspis undulata

(Say, 1824)

undulate lady beetle, Undulate Sigil Lady Beetle

Hyperaspis undulata is a small North American lady beetle in the Coccinellidae. measure 1.80–2.75 mm in length. The are black with a distinctive lateral vitta (stripe). The is distributed across much of North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Manitoba) and numerous U.S. states including Connecticut, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Washington, and Wisconsin.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hyperaspis undulata: /haɪpəˈræspɪs ˌʌndjʊˈleɪtə/

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Identification

The small size (under 3 mm) and presence of a lateral vitta on black help distinguish this from other Hyperaspis and larger lady beetles. Examination of genitalia or other microscopic features may be required for definitive identification to species.

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Distribution

North America: Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario) and United States (Connecticut, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Washington, Wisconsin)

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